An Achilles injury has ruled Pietersen out of the rest of the Ashes series and, despite the blow, Vaughan still thinks England are capable of beating Australia.

BBC: Bell can shine in Ashes - Vaughan

Despite the Ferdinand blow Lampard said Dawson's arrival had provided a morale boost to the squad.

BBC: England will recover from Rio blow - Steven Gerrard

Sometimes despite their efforts, "The skirts blow up in their faces, " says Lawson.

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The news is a another blow for the Spaniard who, despite being used to arriving at The Queen's Club as the newly crowned French Open champion, suffered his first-ever defeat at Roland Garros losing to Sweden's Robin Soderling in a last 16 tie.

CNN: Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon warm-up event

Martinez came out with all guns blazing in the final round but Burns, roared on by an electric crowd, found the most damaging punch of the round and remained in control despite the champion catching him with a low blow, which was punished by the referee.

BBC: Ricky Burns takes world title from Roman Martinez

Despite winning the UEFA Champions League, the club saw fit to blow up its roster to avoid a repeat of its sixth-place finish in the Premier League.

WSJ: Manchester City: The New Juggernaut in English Soccer

If the 26-year-old, five-times capped forward does decide to move it will be blow to Rodney Parade outfit who have performed well in recent weeks despite recording two losses in a row.

BBC: Turner upset at Thomas 'transfer'

That is despite increased security measures for travellers to the US, following an alleged attempt to blow up a plane on Christmas Day.

BBC: reporter Colette Hume boards plane with aerosol can

Owen is one of a handful of baseball players who, despite otherwise solid careers, are remembered as goats thanks to a single play that helped blow a big game for his team.

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United suffered a blow when the unlucky Rafael was hurt in a touchline collision with Drogba and, despite his efforts to play on, was stretchered off and replaced by Nani.

BBC: Chelsea 0-1 Man Utd